Day 1 - TPA to Kona HI
June 19, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
We flew on AA from TPA to DFW continuing on to Kona, HI. There was a long line to get our rental car, but we made it in time to our first stop at Magics for lunch before we experienced Hawaii‘sRead more
Our home away from home in Kona
June 20, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Our AirBnB was right across the street from one of the best snorkeling beaches on the Big Island!
A day at the beach
June 20, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Diving with Mantas
June 20, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Waikoloa
June 21, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
We spent a wonderful day driving along the Kona coast to Waikoloa. Visited the Hilton Waikoloa Village and snorkeled in A-Bay.
Downtown Kailua Kona
June 21, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
We spent the evening strolling through downtown Kailua-Kona and had dinner at Huggo’s where we enjoyed a breathtaking Kona sunset.
Kealakekua Bay and Capt’n Cook Monument
June 22, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
We spent the day snorkeling and paddling in Kealakekua Bay. The bay is an important historic location because it marks the site where the first westerner, Captain James Cook, landed on the island ofRead more
On our way to the Volcanoes
June 23, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
We are leaving Kona behind after a brief but sweet visit with Giovanni and his wife who live in a beautiful house overlooking the bay. On our way south we stopped at a fruit stand to try some of theRead more
At Mirinda’s coffee farm
June 23, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
To re-energize after a long drive, we stopped at this family owned coffee shop and farm and learned about the various coffee varieties.
Papakolea Green Sand Beach
June 23, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
From the southernmost point of the US we hiked 5.5 miles to a green sand beach located in a bay cut into a side of Puʻu Mahana, a cinder cone that erupted about 50,000 years ago. The green sand isRead more
Kilauea Military Camp
June 24, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
We arrived late in the evening at our destination and the change in temperature was quite drastic. Not only was it cold but it also had started to rain, so we were very happy to find out that ourRead more
Volcanoes National Park
June 24, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park encompasses 335,259 acres or about 523 square miles from the summit of Maunaloa to the sea (by comparison, the island of Oahu is 597 square miles). The Big IslandRead more
Thurston LavaTube
June 24, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Nāhuku (Thurston Lava Tube), one of many such tubes on the island, was created by a river of molten lava. When a lava tube is active, lava travels along its floor at temperatures that exceed 2,000ºRead more
Hilo and Rainbow Falls
June 25, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Today we are exploring Hilo and surroundings, starting with a trip to Rainbow falls. The 80-foot Rainbow Falls is renowned for the rainbow formed from its mist many mornings. Legends say that the caveRead more
Hilo Farmers’ Market
June 25, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
We had a blast strolling through the market and acquired bracelets made out of here. Getting hungry we had some delicious ahi poke and fresh coconut juice before setting off to our next adventure.
Akaka Falls
June 25, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Just a short trip from Hilo there is a great hike to Akaka falls. The pleasant 0.4-mile uphill hike will take you through a lush rainforest filled with wild orchids, bamboo groves and draping ferns
Hawaii
June 30, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Hanauma bay
July 1, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
